Album: Samba & Bossa Nova by Stan Getz (1993)
Genre: Jazz | Mood: Cheerful
Format: Album

Artist Background: Stanley Getz (February 2, 1927 - June 6, 1991) was an American jazz saxophone player. Getz was known as "The Sound" because of his warm, lyrical tone, his prime influence being the wispy, mellow timbre of his idol, Lester Young. Coming to prominence in the late 1940s with Woody Herman's big band, Getz is described by critic Scott Yanow as "one of the all-time great tenor saxophonists". Getz went on to perform in bebop, cool jazz and third stream, but is perhaps best known for popularizing bos... Part of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, Cheerful, 1990s, Album


Samba & Bossa Nova

Stan Getz

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